Magauran, Brendan G., Md

August 25, 2001

MAGAURAN, Brendan G., MD

Dr. Brendan G. Magauran, MD, of Enfield, and formerly of Chatham, MA and Osterville, MA, entered into eternal rest peacefully at his home on Friday, (August 24, 2001) surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, son of the late Dr. Raymond and Dr. Anna (O'Reilly) Magauran. Dr. Magauran attended Castleknock College and the University College Cork, Ireland, where he was first in his class at the age of 22. He became a demonstrator of surgery for two years. Upon coming to the United States, Dr. Magauran re-interned at the Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA. Dr. Magauran began his practice in Hazardville, and always maintained his home and office together in order to see patients at any hour. He loved practicing medicine and would have continued except for ill health. Dr. Magauran served on the Staff of Johnson Memorial Hospital for 42 years, including terms as president and secretary, as well as on the Courtesy Staff of Hartford Hospital. Dr. Magauran belonged to the Tolland County Medical Staff serving in many positions, the AMA, the CT Academy of Family Practice, and served as a diplomat of the Board of Family Practice, and an honorary member of the Washington Irving Council #50 Enfield Knights of Columbus. Dr. Magauran was a member of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine, the founding president of St. Martha's Parish, and was an avid reader of medical, classical and historic literature and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. Dr. Magauran is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Muriel Rady (Dignam) Magauran; and his 12 children, Muriel ``Bunny'' Benton and her husband Dr. Brian Benton of Lisbon, and their children, Rosemary and Ian; Dr. Brendan G. Magauran, Jr. and his wife Dr. Ellen Hilsinger of Lexington, MA, and their three children, Brendan, Dean, and Kate; Dr. John Magauran of Honolulu, HI; Tom and Lissa Magauran of Marion, MA, and their two children, Rady and Anne; Dr. Raymond Magauran and his wife Dr. Kathleen Kerrigan of Waltham, MA, and their son, Christopher; Attorney Edward Magauran of Honolulu, HI; Anne ``Nancy'' Magauran, currently completing her medical studies at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland; Dr. Mary Magauran and her fiance Jack Smith of Boston, MA; Dr. Maureen Magauran and her fiance Dr. Patrick Hanks of Boston, MA; Jim Magauran, currently completing his medical studies at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland; Dr. Claire Magauran, currently interning at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA; and Martha Hemingway and her husband Paul, and their daughter, Kathleen of Block Island, RI. Dr. Magauran is also survived by a brother, Dr. Raymond Magauran of Cavan, Ireland. He was predeceased by his sister, Dr. Maeve Magauran; and a brother, Dr. Donald Magauran. A Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Magauran will be held on Monday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m., in St. Martha's Church, 214 Brainard Rd., Enfield. Committal services will take place in St. Patrick's King St. Cemetery, Enfield. Dr. Magauran's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, Aug. 26, 4-8 p.m., at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Rd., Enfield, Exit 48 off I-91, East on Rt. 220 for 1 1/4 miles. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in his memory be made to St. Martha's Church, 214 Brainard Rd., Enfield, CT 06082, Enfield Montessori School, 1370 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082 or the Johnson Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 548, Stafford Springs, CT 06076.